Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance

By: Mar. 26, 2013
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On Friday, March 22 ONE DROP partnered with MGM Resorts International and Lamborghini to present One Night for ONE DROP, a global philanthropy event to raise funds and awareness to ensure water is accessible across the globe. This was the first time all seven Cirque du Soleil resident productions closed their doors to become one for ONE DROP - the non-profit organization established by Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberté - at the "O" Theatre at Bellagio Resort & Casino. Scroll below for photos from the show and the event's attendees!

To share the experience around the world, an exclusive broadcast of the full-scale production is available for online viewing at ONEDROP.org March 25-31, with a donation of $5 or more to ONE DROP.

The event included a pre-cocktail party and celebrity blue carpet hosted by Hyde Bellagio. Celebrities joining the night's event included Guy Laliberté; Olympic gold medalist swimmers Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin; Britney Spears; Shania Twain; Pamela Anderson; Criss Angel; musician Tom Higgenson (pop-punk band Plain White T's); actress Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect); Olympic gold medalist rowers Mary Whipple and Erin Cafaro; Holly Madison; Coco Austin (Ice Love Coco); Josh Strickland; Kyle Richards (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills).

Special guest performers, including platinum-selling recording artist Jackie Evancho and performance painter David Garibaldi performed alongside the incredibly talented Cirque du Soleil artists to celebrate the earth as an artistic creation and highlight water as the essence of life. Victoria's Secret model Orluchi Orlandi dazzled the audience in an original gown designed by Roberto Cavalli specifically for the performance. A breathtaking dance piece choreographed by Sonya Tayeh from "So You Think You Can Dance" and an original composition by award-winning composer Danny Elfman were also featured in the extraordinary extravaganza created and directed by Krista Monson.

The extraordinary evening ended outside at the Bellagio pool with a Cirque-esque party. Guests continued to celebrate the night's theme - water - on top of the Plexiglas covered pool, while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Tom Higgenson and The Canadian Tenors gave special performances in honor of Guy Laliberté and ONE DROP for an unforgettable event.

Photo Credits: Cashman Photo Enterprises; Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Cirque du Soleil. Image of Britney Spears, David Lucado and Larry Rudolph provided by Cirque du Soleil.

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Singer Jackie Evancho in ONE DROP

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
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Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Britney Spears, David Lucado and Larry Rudolph

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Performance painter David Garibaldi and Julia Maryanov

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Television personality Kyle Richards

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Performer Hannah Fraser

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Founder Cirque du Soleil and Founder and Chairman of the Board of One Drop Guy Laliberte and One Drop Executive Director Cathrine Bachand

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Actress Hana Mae Lee

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Singer/television personality Josh Strickland

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Composer Danny Elfman and Company

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Swimmer Missy Franklin

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Rowers Mary Whipple and Erin Cafaro

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Musician Tom Higgenson

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Actress Clair Sinclair

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Television personality Coco Austin

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Singer Jackie Evancho

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Model Oluchi Orlandi

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Swimmer Michael Phelps

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Performer Jesus Villa and actress Pam Anderson

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Founder Cirque du Soleil and Founder and Chairman of the Board of One Drop Guy Laliberte and Claudia Barila

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Daneil Lamarre

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Rowers Erin Cafaro (2nd L) and Mary Whipple (3rd R) pose with Cirque du Soleil

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Singer/television personality Josh Strickland

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and her husband Oscar Goodman

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (center) poses with Cirque du Soleil

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance
Claudia Barila Founder of Cirque du Soleil and Founder and Chairman of the Board of 'ONE DROP' Guy Lalibert and Jerry Nadal

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP World Water Day Performance



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